Couple's Sunae Station BBQ: pork belly & kimchi stew, Jeju Monteurak

After our workout, both my husband and I were craving meat. We had so much muscle loss (?) that meat was all either of us could think about. So we headed to Jeju Monteurak Bundang Sunae Branch (제주몬트락 분당수내점), a Korean BBQ place near Sunae Station, for dinner.

This time we ordered 3 servings of pork belly with kimchi stew. Staff grill the meat over strong charcoal, so we ate in comfort, and the kimchi stew with rice was delicious too. I went for the meat and fell for the stew.

Where is Jeju Monteurak Bundang Sunae Branch, and what about hours and parking?

Jeju Monteurak Bundang Sunae Branch is on the ground floor of the Gratea officetel building, about a 4-minute walk from Sunae Station Exit 1. It's right on the main road, so it's easy to find.

Opening times differ between weekdays and weekends, so check before you plan your visit. If you're driving, it's best to ask the restaurant which building to park in and what parking support applies.

What are the interior and seats like?

Inside, high-backed sofa seats and chair seats are mixed together. Each wood-look table has a grill in the middle, with lights and a ventilation duct hanging above.

Partitions between the seats divide the space, so the meal felt private, which I liked. It suits families, and with good group seating it looked like a fine spot for a company dinner near Sunae Station too.

Menu and what we ordered

The menu is made up of single cuts and sets of meat, plus meal dishes. If you want both pork belly (ogyeopsal) and pork neck (moksal), look at the sets; if you already know which cut you want, check the single orders.

There are also stews and meat noodles to go with the meat, so you can pick a meal dish as well. We ordered 3 servings of pork belly and kimchi stew. (3 servings for 2 people is standard, right?~~ haha)

Staff-grilled BBQ near Sunae Station: charcoal and grilling service

The first thing that caught my eye at Jeju Monteurak was the charcoal. The heat was really strong. Of course, the heat matters just as much for the taste of the meat! haha

With the grilling service, staff grill the meat for you, so my husband and I could eat comfortably without worrying about cooking. After a workout we just wanted to sit back and have dinner, and on a day like that the grilling service was very welcome.

Charcoal pork belly and the shrimp-and-garlic house sauce

The taste of the charcoal pork belly? Need I say more! The juicy pork belly was delicious dipped in salt, and just as good with the various sauces served alongside.

The special sauce made of salted shrimp (saeujeot) with garlic was especially impressive and delicious. Refills are a given, right? haha

And of course, pork belly needs a cold beer~ One bite of meat, then a sip of beer to cleanse the palate, and I couldn't help giving Jeju Monteurak a thumbs up.

Is the kimchi stew worth ordering with pork belly?

Along with the pork belly, we added kimchi stew (kimchi-jjigae). I usually order doenjang stew (soybean paste stew), but the kimchi stew looked incredible.

The kimchi stew came out bubbling in an earthenware pot, and eaten with white rice, wow, it was amazing. I went for the meat and fell for the kimchi stew too. It went so well with the pork belly that I was glad we ordered them together. Even now, thinking about it makes my mouth water.

Verdict: Sunae Station BBQ, same combo next time

Jeju Monteurak Bundang Sunae Branch suited a day when we wanted to enjoy charcoal pork belly in comfort, with stew and rice on the side. What we liked most was the grilling service and the pork belly and kimchi stew combo.

If you're looking for BBQ in Bundang, you'll be happy if you check the location, parking and the grilling service together. We came as a couple, but groups can use it too, so if you're thinking of it for a gathering, check seating and reservations first.

Next time I'd order exactly what we had this time. We went with muscle loss as our excuse, but came home still thinking about the kimchi stew.